Love traditional Japanese gardens? Here are two foreigners who took garden and landscaping apprenticeships and followed their dreams in Japan.
By Alena Eckelmann 5 min read
From the mountains to the sea, there are so many places we can hang our hats here in Japan. This month, six English teaching jobs that allow your heart and your mind to wander a bit.
A JETRO initiative seeks to help Japanese companies hire highly skilled foreign professionals.
Do you need to brush up on your Japanese skills to score more yen?
This diverse company in Osaka is seeking globally minded professionals to join its team.
City life isn't for everyone. Here's how I found my place in rural Japan with a bit of luck and skill.
'Tis the season for gift giving or ‘gift leaving' if you work in a Japanese company. If you're going to play Santa at the office, find out the unwritten gift-giving rules in Japan.
A personal account of working at a bustling Japanese restaurant in Hakodate—including crushes, unforgettable characters and a lot of spilled beer.
We’re serving up another tasty batch of part-time jobs in Japan this month. Ready to steal the icing off the cake?
When you have to speak Japanese to your students.
Whether you're looking for a side-gig or a boost to your resume, check out these six part-time jobs for the month of June.
Want to be a freelancer in Japan or work in the gig economy? Here's how to navigate the process from one part-timer's perspective.